Program Overview

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International Business (Major) with French

Overview

This degree seeks to develop graduates with a global mind-set that have the necessary business and cultural skills to work in a global marketplace. All organisations are now operating in a competitive global arena, seeking to expand and develop beyond their national borders. Success in foreign markets requires knowledge of how to adapt to local cultures, languages and customers as well as an understanding of fundamental business theories and practices. Global leaders ultimately cultivate cultural intelligence by travelling to and working in different cultures, developing and applying both their business and language skills. The International Business with a Language degree at Queen’s Business School provides a platform for developing the required knowledge and skills to pursue a career in our globally connected business world.

Course Structure

This four-year BSc Honours degree in International Business with a Language is delivered by Queen’s Business School (Major) and the School of Arts, English and Languages (Minor). Currently five language options are offered:

• French (Beginners and Advanced)
• German (Beginners and Advanced)
• Mandarin (Beginners)
• Portuguese (Beginners)
• Spanish (Beginners and Advanced)

People teaching you

Dr Andrei Gurca

Programme Director for BSc International Business with a Language

Queen’s Business School

Andrei's research interests include innovation management and crowdsourcing, digital platforms and the gig economy, and social innovations in emerging markets. He has taught in the areas of technology and innovation management, strategic management, and international business.

Contact Teaching Hours

• 24 (hours maximum) - studying and revising in your own time each week, including some guided study using handouts, online activities, etc.
• 22–24 hours - studying and revising in your own time each week, including some guided study using handouts, online activities, etc.
• 4 (hours maximum) - practical classes, workshops or seminars each week
• 2 (hours maximum) - tutorials (or later, project supervision) each week
• 6 (hours maximum) - lectures

Learning and Teaching

On the BSc International Business with French programme we achieve these goals by providing a range of learning environments which enable our students to engage with subject experts both academic staff and industry guest speakers, develop skills and attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work in a global society and make use of innovative technologies and a world-class library that enhances their development as independent, lifelong learners. Examples of the opportunities provided for learning on this degree programme are:

• Adviser of Studies
• Computer-Based Practicals
• E-Learning technologies
• Induction
• Lectures
• Peer Mentoring Scheme
• Personal Development Planning
• Placement Year
• Self-directed study
• Seminars/tutorials
• Student Support Systems
• Work placements

Assessment

Details of assessments associated with this course are outlined below:

• The way in which students are assessed will vary according to the learning objectives of each module. Details of how each module is assessed are shown in the Student Handbook which is provided to all students during their first year induction. International Business with French modules are typically assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and examinations. Continuous assessment consists of: class tests, computer generated practical experiments where students have to manipulate and interpret management- related data, case study research and analysis of a particular organisation and its international business issues, academic essays exploring a specific current issues such as international marketing, business ethics etc., small group project and presentations whereby groups of three/four students work on a particular business-related task and Language refinement exercises including report and essay writing and individual and group presentations in the target language

Feedback

As students progress through their course at Queen’s they will receive general and specific feedback about their work from a variety of sources including lecturers, module co-ordinators, placement supervisors, personal tutors, advisers of study and peers. University students are expected to engage with reflective practice and to use this approach to improve the quality of their work. Feedback may be provided in a variety of forms including:

• Feedback provided via formal written comments and marks relating to work that you, as an individual or as part of a group, have submitted.
• Face to face comment. This may include occasions when you make use of the lecturers’ advertised “office hours” to help you to address a specific query.
• Placement employer comments or references.
• Online or emailed comment.
• General comments or question and answer opportunities at the end of a lecture, seminar or tutorial.
• Pre-submission advice regarding the standards you should aim for and common pitfalls to avoid. In some instances, this may be provided in the form of model answers or exemplars which you can review in your own time.
• Feedback and outcomes from practical classes.
• Comment and guidance provided by staff from specialist support services such as, Careers, Employability and Skills or the Learning Development Service.
• Once you have reviewed your feedback, you will be encouraged to identify and implement further improvements to the quality of your work.

Modules

Year 1

• Marketing (20 credits)
• Economics for Business (20 credits)
• Behaviour in Organisations (20 credits)
• Global Business Environment (20 credits)
• Beginners French Studies (Post GCSE Level) (40 credits)
• French 1 (40 credits)

Year 2

• International Business (20 credits)
• French 2 (40 credits)
• Cross Cultural Management (20 credits)
• Employability Module (0 credits)
• Contemporary Operations Management (20 credits)
• The Digital Business (20 credits)
• Data Analytics for Business (20 credits)
• Human Resource Management (20 credits)
• Leading for Change (20 credits)

Year 3

• Employability Module (120 credits)

Year 4

• Global Strategy (20 credits)
• French 3 (40 credits)
• Venture Scale-Up (20 credits)
• Venture Start-Up (20 credits)
• Managing data and artificial intelligence (20 credits)
• Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Business and Management (20 credits)
• Innovation Management (20 credits)
• Consultancy and problem solving (20 credits)

Entrance requirements

A-level

• Post A-Level French: ABB including A-level French.
• Note: for applicants who have not studied A-level French then AS-level French grade B would be acceptable in lieu of A-level French + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6
• Beginners French: ABB + GCSE French grade B or evidence of linguistic ability in another language + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6
• Note: the Beginners' option is not available to those who have studied A- level or AS-level French.
• A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level.
• Note: if the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved.

Irish Leaving Certificate

• H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in French or evidence of linguistic ability in another language + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O3 in Mathematics

Access Course

• Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 70% + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 or equivalent in Access Course.
• NB Language requirements must also be satisfied - please see A-level entry requirements.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 (French) at Higher Level + if not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 5 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma

• QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits) at Level 3, with overall grades D*DD + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.
• RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3), with overall grades D*DD + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.
• NB Language requirements must also be satisfied - please see A-level entry requirements.

Graduate

• A minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.
• NB Language requirements must also be satisfied - please see A-level entry requirements.

Note

• All applicants must have GCSE English Language grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

How we choose our students

• Applications are dealt with centrally by the Admissions and Access Service rather than by Queen's Business School. Once your application has been processed by UCAS and forwarded to Queen's, an acknowledgement is normally sent within two weeks of its receipt at the University.
• Selection is on the basis of the information provided on your UCAS form, which is considered by a member of administrative staff from the Admissions and Access Service and, if appropriate, the Selector from the School. Decisions are made on an ongoing basis and will be notified to you via UCAS.
• Applicants for the BSc Honours in International Business with French must be able to satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirement. In addition all applicants must have GCSE Mathematics at grade B/6 or above and must meet the relevant language requirement. Offers are made in terms of grades rather than UCAS Tariff points.
• Demand for places differs from course to course and for International Business with a Modern Language, past performance at GCSE is taken into account when deciding whether or not to make conditional offers. For last year’s entry, the threshold was a minimum of 4A/7 and 2B/6 grades at GCSE. Please note that this changes from year to year depending on the demand for places. The final threshold is not usually determined until late in the admissions cycle, so there may be a delay in processing applicants who do not meet the initial requirements.
• Offers are normally made on the basis of 3 A-levels. Two subjects at A-level plus two at AS would also be considered. The offer for repeat applicants is set in terms of 3 A-levels only and may be one grade higher than that asked from first time applicants. Grades may be held from the previous year.
• Applicants offering two A-levels and one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (or equivalent qualification), or one A-level and a BTEC Diploma/National Diploma (or equivalent qualification) will also be considered. Offers will be made in terms of the overall BTEC grade(s) awarded. Please note that a maximum of one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (or equivalent) will be counted as part of an applicant’s portfolio of qualifications. The normal GCSE profile will be expected.

International Students

• Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region. Use the dropdown list below for specific information for your country/region.

English Language Requirements

• An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at:

International Students - Foundation and International Year One Programmes

• Queen's University Belfast International Study Centre offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare international students for undergraduate study at Queen's University. You will learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre on campus, and will have full access to the University's world-class facilities.

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI) 1 | £4,855
• Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 | £4,855
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 | £9,535
• EU Other 3 | £20,800
• International | £20,800

Additional course costs

• Students undertake a placement in year 3 and are responsible for funding travel, accommodation and subsistence costs. These costs vary depending on the location and duration of the placement.
• Students who undertake optional study tours are expected to make a contribution, of approximately £150.

How do I fund my study?

• There are different tuition fee and student financial support arrangements for students from Northern Ireland, those from England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain), and those from the rest of the European Union.

Scholarships

• Each year, we offer a range of scholarships and prizes for new students. Information on scholarships available.

International Scholarships

• Information on scholarships for international students, is available at:

How to Apply

• Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at:

When to Apply

• UCAS will start processing applications for entry in autumn 2025 from early September 2024.

Terms and Conditions

• The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study. Queen's University Belfast Terms and Conditions.

Additional Information for International (non-EU) Students

• 1. Applying through UCAS
• 2. Applying direct
• 3. Applying through agents and partners

Course Vacancy Status

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Student Type

• NI/ROI Applicants
• GB and Islands Applicants
• International and EU (Non-ROI) Applicants

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